Russia's War on Ukraine Enters 1,439 Days: A Day-by-Day Recap
As Russia's war on Ukraine enters its 1,439th day, a grim assessment of the conflict's devastating impact on civilians and infrastructure is unfolding. Since February 2024, when the fighting began, nearly seven months have passed with minimal respite for those living under siege.
This week, at least 12 people were killed in Ukraine after Russian drone strikes targeted a bus carrying miners in Dnipropetrovsk region, with Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal condemning the attacks as "cynical and targeted" assaults on energy workers. In another gruesome incident, a man and woman were killed in Dnipro, while nine people were injured in Russian drone strikes targeting a maternity ward and residential neighborhood in Zaporizhzhia.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of attempting to disrupt logistics and connectivity between Ukrainian cities through its aerial assaults. He claimed that Moscow had launched over 980 attack drones, nearly 1,100 guided aerial bombs, and two missiles against Ukraine.
As the war continues to wreak havoc on civilian life, many are struggling to cope with the lack of heating in their homes. Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba reported that nearly 700 apartment buildings in Kyiv remain without heating due to previous Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
Russia's military claimed control over two Ukrainian settlements: Zelene in Kharkiv region and Sukhetske in Donetsk region, and also targeted transport infrastructure facilities used by the Ukrainian army.
In a recent development, tech billionaire Elon Musk reported that moves to stop Russia's unauthorized use of his SpaceX company's internet system Starlink seem to have worked. Ukrainian officials discovered Starlink terminals on long-range drones used in Russian attacks.
The conflict has led to a stalemate between Ukraine and Russia over a Washington-drafted plan to end the war. Zelenskyy announced that trilateral talks with US officials had been postponed to February 4 and 5 in Abu Dhabi, with no clear progress expected in finding a resolution.
Russian Deputy Chairman of Security Council Dmitry Medvedev praised US President Donald Trump's "brash" style as effective in seeking peace but denied moving nuclear submarines to Russian shores. He also stated that European powers had failed to defeat Russia in Ukraine but inflicted significant economic damage on themselves.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed bilateral relations with Russian Secretary of Security Council Sergei Shoigu, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and upholding multilateralism during a "time of turmoil".
The US-Russian New START pact is set to expire next week, sparking concerns about the potential escalation of nuclear tensions between the two nations.
As Russia's war on Ukraine enters its 1,439th day, a grim assessment of the conflict's devastating impact on civilians and infrastructure is unfolding. Since February 2024, when the fighting began, nearly seven months have passed with minimal respite for those living under siege.
This week, at least 12 people were killed in Ukraine after Russian drone strikes targeted a bus carrying miners in Dnipropetrovsk region, with Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal condemning the attacks as "cynical and targeted" assaults on energy workers. In another gruesome incident, a man and woman were killed in Dnipro, while nine people were injured in Russian drone strikes targeting a maternity ward and residential neighborhood in Zaporizhzhia.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of attempting to disrupt logistics and connectivity between Ukrainian cities through its aerial assaults. He claimed that Moscow had launched over 980 attack drones, nearly 1,100 guided aerial bombs, and two missiles against Ukraine.
As the war continues to wreak havoc on civilian life, many are struggling to cope with the lack of heating in their homes. Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba reported that nearly 700 apartment buildings in Kyiv remain without heating due to previous Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
Russia's military claimed control over two Ukrainian settlements: Zelene in Kharkiv region and Sukhetske in Donetsk region, and also targeted transport infrastructure facilities used by the Ukrainian army.
In a recent development, tech billionaire Elon Musk reported that moves to stop Russia's unauthorized use of his SpaceX company's internet system Starlink seem to have worked. Ukrainian officials discovered Starlink terminals on long-range drones used in Russian attacks.
The conflict has led to a stalemate between Ukraine and Russia over a Washington-drafted plan to end the war. Zelenskyy announced that trilateral talks with US officials had been postponed to February 4 and 5 in Abu Dhabi, with no clear progress expected in finding a resolution.
Russian Deputy Chairman of Security Council Dmitry Medvedev praised US President Donald Trump's "brash" style as effective in seeking peace but denied moving nuclear submarines to Russian shores. He also stated that European powers had failed to defeat Russia in Ukraine but inflicted significant economic damage on themselves.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed bilateral relations with Russian Secretary of Security Council Sergei Shoigu, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and upholding multilateralism during a "time of turmoil".
The US-Russian New START pact is set to expire next week, sparking concerns about the potential escalation of nuclear tensions between the two nations.
Russia's war on Ukraine is like, getting super old man 
1,439 days in and it still feels like we're just getting started... I mean, who thought this was a good idea? 
The casualties are piling up and people are struggling to cope with basic things like heating in their homes. It's heartbreaking to think about families having to live without warmth during this winter.
. The stalemate between Ukraine and Russia on the Washington-drafted plan is frustrating. Can't we just talk about this like civilized nations? 
What if things escalate? It's like, let's try to be rational here and work together instead of trying to outdo each other. 
. We gotta learn to listen, understand the other person's perspective, and try to find common ground before we start throwing punches 
. Easy said, tough done, but someone's gotta try 
. Maybe this whole situation is like a big mirror reflecting our own fears, insecurities, and conflicts... if we don't take a step back, look ourselves in the eye, and figure out why we're really fighting in the first place, it's just gonna keep spinning out of control 
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IT'S LIKE RUSSIA AND UKRAINE ARE STUCK IN THIS NEVER-ENDING NIGHTMARE! 
IT'S LIKE, CAN WE JUST FIND A PEACEFUL SOLUTION ALREADY?! 
of fighting in Ukraine is like forever 
. Drone strikes on buses and maternity wards? 
The war is having a huge impact on people's daily lives, no heating in apartments 
and still no end in sight.
The US-Russian New START pact is set to expire soon, which could lead to even bigger tensions 
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and a real solution to be found 
. Ukraine needs our support now more than ever 
. The Ukrainian president is saying that Russia is trying to disrupt their cities' connections, but I don't think that's fair 
They're still struggling with heating in their homes and people are getting killed left and right 
